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California African American Museum

Name: California African American Museum
Address: 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA, 90037, US
Telephone: (213) 744-7432
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Now Open CAAM is a hub for exploring African American art, history, and culture, with a focus on California and the West.
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We are located in Los Angeles' Exposition Park and admission is free!

10/15/2026

On Wednesday, October 21, 7:00–8:00 p.m., join Los Angeles drag culture and Central Avenue nightlife historian C. Jerome Woods, alongside journalist and scholar Channing Gerard Joseph, author of House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens—And Changed the World, for a dynamic dialogue exploring the rich lineage of Black q***r drag in Southern California.

RSVP in bio.

10/14/2026

“I’m from the South. We make yard art. We make imagery out of everyday things. And we know that at one point we couldn’t put ‘em on our walls, but we could take our gardens and make these things. Well, today you can take ‘em, and now we put ‘em in museums. Okay? They’re still the same thing.” Artist Willie Birch speaks about his practice and approach.

See his work at CAAM through October 21, 2026.

10/12/2026

This Wednesday, join us for a presentation with Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large at the Smithsonian Institution, as he discusses his compelling new book, History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery. Books available for purchase from Reparations Club.

10/09/2026

Let’s play! On Sunday, October 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., explore CAAM with a specially designed clue board inspired by current exhibitions and timely themes.

10/08/2026

Installation views of “Free and Q***r: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation” on view at CAAM through February 28, 2027.

“Free and Q***r: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation” is curated by Susan D. Anderson, History Curator, CAAM, with researchers Sean Patrick Dickerson and Sela Mariama Kerr, and consultants Alan Bell and Lisbet Tellefsen, in association with ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, with special thanks to retired executive director Joseph Hawkins and curator Alexis Bard Johnson.

📷: Elon Schoenholz

10/07/2026

This month, we transition into fall with the closing of “Willie Birch: Stories to Tell” on Sunday, October 21. October is also LGBTQ+ History Month. Celebrate “Free and Q***r: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation” with a conversation and drag story hour. Reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party with a screening of “A Huey P. Newton Story.” And discover how a single strand of hair sparked a scientific investigation at the heart of race and power through a riveting book talk.

10/01/2026

! Thank you for exploring our exhibitions and programs this September. We ❤️ when you tag us in your photos so we can see and share your experience. Here are some of our favorite posts from this month!

09/25/2026

Now on view, “Willie Birch: Stories to Tell” is the first-ever career retrospective of renowned artist Willie Birch.

Photo: Elon Schoenholz

09/24/2026

On Saturday, September 26, 2:00–3:30 p.m., experience art through an interactive workshop that brings exhibition themes to life. Connect with neighbors, engage in creative play, and discover how art reflects and enriches your own story. All ages and abilities are welcome.

RSVP link in bio.

Address

600 State Drive, Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA
90037

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(213) 744-7432

Website

http://www.caamuseum.org/

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